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There is no information on this available since the new H1N1/09 has not had studies for all the situations yet. Based upon what is known about the seasonal influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have drawn these conclusions about the likely low risk of transmission of Novel H1N1 in treated water recreational facilities, but no information has been released about rivers, lakes, shores, or beaches. From the CDC information updated 8/5/09 (see link to CDC web pages in the related links section below):
Can novel H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?
Influenza viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract. There has never been a documented case of influenza virus infection associated with water exposure. Recreational water that has been treated at CDC recommended disinfectant levels does not likely pose a risk for transmission of influenza viruses. No research has been completed on the susceptibility of novel H1N1 influenza virus to chlorine and other disinfectants used in Swimming Pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational venues. However, recent studies have demonstrated that free chlorine levels recommended by CDC (1-3 parts per million [ppm or mg/L] for pools and 2-5 ppm for spas) are adequate to disinfect avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. It is likely that other influenza viruses such as novel H1N1 virus would also be similarly disinfected by chlorine.
Can novel H1N1 influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?
Yes, recreational water venues are no different than any other group setting. The spread of this novel H1N1 flu is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
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Who is swinful?
There is no such person as Swinful. I think you might be referring to swine flu, or H1N1, which is a type of influenza. The virus is transmitted through the air from swine, pigs, to humans. For more information, visithttp:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza.
I'm don't eat pork so I am immune from the pig flu right?
No, you are not immune to swine flu. Swine flu is transmitted in the same way as regular flu - coughing, sneezing, touching, etc., not through eating pork.
Is Swine Flu contagious?
Yes, Swine Flu is an infectious disease and can be transmitted to others. (see Related Question below for details)
Why do people have Swine Flu?
Because it is a brand new type of flu to which people had no prior exposure or protection from through natural immunization. It also is a very easily and rapidly transmitted virus between people. See below for information on what caused the H1N1/09 swine flu.
What do letters W H O stands for in Swine Flu?
WHO stands for World Health Organization. The WHO is responsible for tracking the progression of the swine flu, and other diseases that have the potential for being transmitted across the entire world.
If Swine Flu has the ability to be transmitted in water would boiling the infected water eliminate it or could it be destroyed another way?
Can the swine flu virus be put in the citys water system even with all the cholorline in the water system?
Did the current strain of Swine Flu start in a pig?
It is not from swine, never was, never will. It merely RESEMBLES what swine have. There aren't any proven cases that it was transmitted from a pig or anything to a human being. Source: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
What animal did the spanish flu come from?
Pigs spread the original swine flu virus among themselves. The mutation, known as the 2009 Swine Flu (Influenza A, Novel H1N1 virus), that is now a human virus is spread by humans. It is a mutation of the swine flu and avian (bird flu) that has combined with a human virus.
Is the Swine Flu infectious or noninfectious?
Infectious, which is also called contagious, spreading, passed, caught, transferred, transmitted, and "shedding virus". That is how it became a pandemic (spread all over the world quickly) in 2009. See the related question below about how swine flu spreads.
What is zoonosis?
A zoonosis is an animal disease, such as rabies, which can be passed to humans.
How does swine flu infect an individual?
it only happens through of a person who already has it.
How does Swine Flu infect individuals?
it only happens through of a person who already has it.
